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Moonshadow-TQC Cruises
Moonshadow-TQC Cruises offers an exciting marine eco-experience designed for travelers eager to connect with nature. Located along a picturesque coastline, this cruise gives travelers the opportunity to observe playful dolphin pods in open waters. The cruise features comfortable amenities and professional guides, ensuring a safe and unforgettable journey for all. During the voyage, travelers can watch dolphins frolicking alongside the boat while learning about their fascinating behaviors and conservation efforts. Guides share insights about the marine ecosystem, making the trip both educational and engaging. In addition to dolphins, travelers may also spot other marine life, such as seabirds and occasional whales, adding even more excitement to the experience.Nelson Bay · 8.1 km from Anna Bay
Dolphin and Whale Watch Booking Agency Nelson Bay / Port Stephens
Port Stephens is known as a "blue water paradise" because of the immaculate marine environment that surrounds it. Watching dolphins on a cruise ship here has become an unmissable activity. In Port Stephens, you don't have to be afraid of the surging waves, because the boat is more stable than the car, and there are about 180-200 wild dolphins in Port Stephens. So seeing dolphins is a breeze.Nelson Bay · 8.7 km from Anna Bay
Sand Dune Safaris
Sandboarding is an exhilarating activity specially designed for adventure-seeking travelers. The Sand Dune Safaris take place at Anna Bay, which belongs toin the Port Stephens areaThis breathtaking bay features an extraordinary landscape with a long coastline bordered by azure seas on one side, golden deserts on another, and lush forests on yet another - a truly spectacular sight that lifts your spirits to the utmost. Special red buses will take you on an adventure to explore the stunning sand dunes for sandboarding. As you ride across the dunes, you'll discover the indescribable beauty of Stockton's 2,500-hectare dune system. When you slide down from dunes 40–50 meters high, you'll feel the majestic power of these sandy slopes from your hair tips to your chest.Anna Bay · 1.1 km from downtown
4WD Tours R US Sandboarding
Anna Bay is located in Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia. It has an amazing natural landscape, half of which is the vast sea and half of which is rolling sand dunes, providing unique conditions for 4WD sandboarding. When you participate in the Anna Bay 4WD sandboarding activity, you will first take a 4WD off-road vehicle deep into the dune area. The 4WD vehicle will bump through the sand dunes, allowing you to feel the excitement of adventure in advance. Once you arrive at the sandboarding point, you can see a variety of sandboards to choose from. Standing on the top of the sand dune, you can see the golden sand sea in front of you and the blue sea in the distance. The scenery is beautiful. After getting ready, sit or lie on the sandboard, support your hands on the sand surface, and slide down faster and faster. The wind whistles in your ears and the sand splashes. You can rush from the top of the slope to the bottom of the slope in just a few seconds. The feeling of speeding makes people excited. The slides here have different slopes. The gentle slope is suitable for first-time experience or younger tourists who prefer mild stimulation; the steep slope is a challenge for the brave and can bring a stronger speed impact.Anna Bay · 583m from downtown
Oakvale Wildlife Park
The zoo features numerous free-roaming animals such as kangaroos, emus, alpacas, and lambs that visitors can feed and interact with up close without barriers. Additionally, Oakvale Wildlife Park is one of the few zoos in New South Wales where visitors can touch koalas. The park offers various interactive performances including feeding demonstrations (farm animal babies and cow milking), ring-tailed lemur encounters (weekends and school holidays only), reptile shows, koala interactions, Tasmanian devil shows, and cassowary presentations. Performance times may vary by season and daily conditions, so it's recommended to check the official website or on-site for the latest schedule.Salt Ash · 16.4 km from Anna Bay
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
Located in Queensland, Australia, the Irukandji Aquarium is an interactive marine-themed experience where visitors can observe various sharks and rays up close, discovering the mystery and charm of ocean life. The aquarium features multiple themed zones like Shark Bay, Ray Reef, and Coral Garden, each meticulously designed to replicate natural ecosystems, immersing guests in an authentic underwater world. Additionally, the aquarium offers unique activities such as diving experiences, feeding interactions, and educational guides, allowing visitors to enjoy a visual feast while gaining deeper insights into marine life behaviors and conservation. Whether you're a family or a marine enthusiast, everyone can find their own enjoyment here.Anna Bay · 2 km from downtown
Port Stephens
Port Stephens, located in the north of Sydney, South Wales, Australia, is known as the "Blue Water Paradise", integrating fishing, whale watching, rowing, sandboarding, flying, and outdoor barbecues. It is about two and a half hours' drive from Sydney, and it is very convenient to come by car. 1. Dolphin and whale watching Dolphins and whales are the biggest highlights of Port Stephens. There are more than 90-120 bottlenose dolphins living here all year round. You can take a dolphin-watching cruise, dolphins will jump out of the water to greet you, and you can lean on the rails and play with them. Port Stephens is also a suitable home for thousands of whales. Every year from the end of May to the beginning of November, swarms of humpback whales will come and go here. They are huge, some weighing more than 40 tons. Take a seasonal whale watching cruise to see their adorable naivety! Fisherman's Bay and Anna Bay in the south are good whale and dolphin watching spots. 2. Port Attractions There are many viewing points in the port, and you can climb up and overlook any one of them, and have a panoramic view of the coastal scenery. The lighthouse in Nelson Point at the entrance of Port Stephens is still in play. The lighthouse is currently open to the public. There is a renovated small museum under the tower, as well as restaurants and canteens. Just a few minutes walk to the Flying Point Marine Conservation Area, overlooking the stretch of coastline. 3. Port Stephens Port Stephens has a vast sandy land with soft sand, making it a famous sandboarding paradise in the southern hemisphere! As far as the eye can see, the west of Anna Bay is a few kilometers of sand dunes, which are larger in the southern hemisphere. You can sign up for sandboarding, or you can take a quad bike or four-wheel drive to explore the Stockton Dunes.Campvale · 22.9 km from Anna Bay
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Support the long-term rehabilitation, preservation and conservation of koala in the wild. Spend an hour or a night immersed in an idyllic natural koala habitat at the world-class Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. Port Stephens Council in partnership with Port Stephens Koala Hospital have created a Koala Sanctuary to ensure first-class care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas. Opened daily, the Koala Sanctuary offers visitors a unique opportunity to see koalas in their natural habitat.One Mile · 3 km from Anna Bay
Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides
Anna Bay · 1.2 km from downtown
Toboggan Hill Park
Nelson Bay · 5.3 km from Anna Bay
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What travelers say about Anna Bay
E36***81November 26, 2025
4.0
Dolphin views are from far but the cruise trip is enjoyable.
Moonshadow-TQC Cruises
138***77April 12, 2026
4.0
There were too few dolphins.
Dolphin and Whale Watch Booking Agency Nelson Bay / Port Stephens
zhweieiNovember 9, 2019
4.0
Anna Bay is a scenic spot with half sea and half beach, so you can play sandboarding here. It is to take a skateboard and control it by hand to slide down the sloping sand slope. It is controlled by hand, which is definitely a handbrake! It is a bit scary, but it is actually very fun and not dangerous at all. It is just that you have to climb to the top of the sand slope every time you slide, which is a bit tiring. The main problem is that the beach is not covered at all. If you encounter very hot weather, you will feel like you will be sunburned.
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Anonymous userJuly 21, 2024
5.0
I came here for the second time. Every experience is great. My two-year-old baby also likes it very much. He can ride a tractor and feed the lambs. The animals are very interactive. The staff are also very friendly. I took my baby to stay from opening to closing and was reluctant to leave.
Oakvale Wildlife Park
Anonymous userJune 16, 2026
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Awesome place. My kids enjoyed it so much and learned so much about sharks, rays and stingrays. The staff were very friendly and passionate. Thank you for the great experience!
Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
Lavender and SunApril 19, 2022
5.0
Port Stephen has unscrupulous blue sea and blue sky, and a fresh environment. Come to Port Stephen, intoxicated with the relaxing outdoor environment, feel comfortable and comfortable leisurely holiday, and return to the embrace of nature.
Port Stephens
_FB***29April 4, 2021
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Poor overall experience. My mother ended up in the hospital with torn ligaments that she still has not recovered from. Staff was rude to my children. Left injured and let down. Dangerous and poorly staffed.
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